Samsung NX300 User manual

ENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions

for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

USER

MANUAL

1

Copyright information

•

Camera specications or contents of this manual may be changed

without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.

•

You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual

without prior permission.

•

We recommend using your camera within the country where you

purchase it.

•

Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations

concerning its use.

PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics' commitment to

sustainable development and social responsibility through

eco-driven business and management activities.

•

Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of

the Microsoft Corporation.

•

Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple

Corporation.

•

Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.

•

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Photoshop and Lightroom are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United

States and/or other countries.

•

microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of

the SD Association.

•

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and the term “High

Denition Multimedia Interface” are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

•

Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered

trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

•

Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of

their respective owners.

2

Health and safety information

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

Do not use the ash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or

animals. If you use the ash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause

temporary or permanent eyesight damage.

Keep your camera away from small children and pets.

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children

and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.

Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high

temperatures for an extended period of time.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause

permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.

Avoid covering the camera with blankets or clothes.

The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a re.

Do not handle the power supply cable or go near the charger

during a thunderstorm.

This may result in electric shock.

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid

dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself

or others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.

Do not use your camera near ammable or explosive gases

and liquids.

This may cause a re or explosion.

Do not insert ammable materials into the camera or store

these materials near the camera.

This may cause a re or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

3

Health and safety information

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately

disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or AC adapter,

and then contact a Samsung service center.

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in

a certain area.

•

Avoid interference with other electronic devices.

•

Turn o the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause

interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and

turn o your camera when directed by airline personnel.

•

Turn o the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can interfere

with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all

regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.

Avoid interference with pacemakers.

Maintain the distance between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid

potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and research

groups. If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering

with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn o the camera immediately

and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for

guidance.

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your

camera or other equipment

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an

extended period of time.

Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious

damage to your camera.

Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended,

Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the

battery.

Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a re or personal

injury.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and

accessories.

•

Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause

batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.

•

Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by

unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

Misusing the battery may cause a re or electric shock.

4

Health and safety information

Do not touch the ash while it res.

The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin.

When you use the AC adapter, turn o the camera before you

disconnect the power to the AC adapter.

Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.

Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall socket when not in

use.

Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cable, AC adapter, or

loose outlet when you charge batteries.

This may cause a re or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC adapter to come in contact with the +/-

terminals on the battery.

This may cause a re or electric shock.

Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.

Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.

Exercise caution when you connect cables and install batteries

and memory cards.

If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly

install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors,

and accessories.

Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.

Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.

Never use a damaged battery, or memory card.

This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a re.

Do not place the camera in or near magnetic elds.

Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.

Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.

If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung service center to

have the camera repaired.

5

Health and safety information

Check that the camera is operating properly before use.

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of les or damage

that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.

You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your

camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your les. The manufacturer is not

responsible for any loss of data.

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

This may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.

If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to

cool down.

•

Prolonged usage of the camera may overheat the battery and raise

the internal temperature of the camera. If the camera stops operating,

remove the battery and allow it to cool down.

•

High internal temperatures may result in noise in your photos. This is

normal and does not aect your camera’s overall performance.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices.

Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere

with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as

pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in

homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices

to solve any interference problems you experience. To prevent unwanted

interference, use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories.

Use your camera in the normal position.

Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.

Data transference and your responsibilities

•

Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid transferring

sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.

•

The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe

on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency

ordinances.

6

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

[ ]

Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter

button.

( )

Page number of related information

→

The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step;

for example: Touch 1

→ Quality (represents touch 1, and

then touch Quality).

*

Annotation

7

Contents

Chapter 1

My Camera

Getting started ............................................................................................ 28

Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 28

Camera layout .............................................................................................. 29

Using the DIRECT LINK button ................................................................................ 31

Using the command dial ........................................................................................... 32

Inserting the battery and memory card ................................................. 33

Removing the battery and memory card ........................................................... 33

Charging the battery and turning on your camera .............................. 34

Charging the battery................................................................................................ 34

Turning on your camera ......................................................................................... 34

Performing the initial setup ...................................................................... 35

Selecting a mode ......................................................................................... 36

Accessing a Mode screen ....................................................................................... 36

Mode description ...................................................................................................... 36

Rearranging icons ..................................................................................................... 37

Selecting functions (options) ................................................................... 38

Using m .............................................................................................................. 38

Using the Smart panel ............................................................................................. 39

Using the touch screen .............................................................................................. 40

Tips

Concepts in Photography

Shooting postures....................................................................................... 13

Holding the camera ..................................................................................................... 13

Standing photography ............................................................................................... 14

Crouching photography ............................................................................................ 14

Aperture ........................................................................................................ 15

Aperture value and the depth of eld .................................................................. 16

Shutter speed ............................................................................................... 17

ISO sensitivity .............................................................................................. 18

How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity

control exposure ......................................................................................... 19

Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective ................ 20

Depth of eld ............................................................................................... 21

What controls out-of-focus eects? ....................................................................... 21

Optical preview ............................................................................................................. 23

Composition ................................................................................................. 23

Rule of Thirds .................................................................................................................. 23

Photos with two subjects .......................................................................................... 24

Flash ............................................................................................................... 25

Flash guide number ..................................................................................................... 25

Bounce Photography .................................................................................................. 26

8

Contents

Display icons ................................................................................................ 41

In Shooting mode ..................................................................................................... 41

Capturing photos ........................................................................................................ 41

Recording videos ......................................................................................................... 42

About the level gauge ............................................................................................... 42

In Playback mode ...................................................................................................... 43

Viewing photos ............................................................................................................ 43

Playing videos ............................................................................................................... 43

Changing the information displayed ................................................................. 44

Lenses ............................................................................................................ 45

Lens layout ................................................................................................................... 45

Locking or unlocking the lens ................................................................................. 46

Lens markings ............................................................................................................ 49

Accessories ................................................................................................... 50

External ash layout ................................................................................................. 50

Connecting the external ash ................................................................................. 51

GPS module layout (optional) .............................................................................. 53

Attaching the GPS module .................................................................................... 53

Shooting modes .......................................................................................... 55

Auto mode ................................................................................................................... 55

Smart mode................................................................................................................. 57

Using the Best Face mode ........................................................................................ 58

Capturing panoramic photos .................................................................................. 59

Program mode ........................................................................................................... 61

Program Shift ................................................................................................................ 61

Minimum shutter speed ............................................................................................ 62

Aperture Priority mode ........................................................................................... 62

Shutter Priority mode .............................................................................................. 63

Manual mode.............................................................................................................. 64

Using the Bulb function ............................................................................................ 65

Custom mode ............................................................................................................. 65

Saving a custom mode .............................................................................................. 65

Selecting a custom mode ......................................................................................... 66

Recording a video ..................................................................................................... 66

Using i-Function ........................................................................................................ 68

Using Z ............................................................................................................... 69

3D mode ....................................................................................................................... 70

Available functions by shooting mode ............................................................. 71

9

Contents

Chapter 2

Shooting Functions

Size and Resolution .................................................................................... 74

Photo size ..................................................................................................................... 74

Quality ........................................................................................................................... 75

ISO sensitivity .............................................................................................. 76

White Balance .............................................................................................. 77

Customizing preset White Balance options ....................................................... 78

Picture Wizard (photo styles) .................................................................... 80

Smart Filter ................................................................................................... 81

AF mode ........................................................................................................ 82

Single AF ....................................................................................................................... 83

Continuous AF ............................................................................................................ 83

Manual focus ............................................................................................................... 84

AF area ........................................................................................................... 85

Selection AF ................................................................................................................ 85

Multi AF ......................................................................................................................... 86

Face detection AF ...................................................................................................... 86

Self-Portrait AF ........................................................................................................... 87

Touch AF ........................................................................................................ 88

Touch AF ....................................................................................................................... 88

AF Point ......................................................................................................................... 88

Tracking AF .................................................................................................................. 88

One touch shot .......................................................................................................... 89

Focus assist ................................................................................................... 90

MF Assist ....................................................................................................................... 90

Focus Peaking ............................................................................................................. 90

Measuring the exposure value of the focus area ........................................ 91

Framing mode ............................................................................................. 92

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) ............................................................. 93

Drive (shooting method) ........................................................................... 94

Single ............................................................................................................................. 94

Continuous .................................................................................................................. 94

Burst ............................................................................................................................... 95

Timer .............................................................................................................................. 95

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket) ............................................................. 96

White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket) ............................................................ 96

Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket) ........................................................ 97

Metering ........................................................................................................ 98

Multi ............................................................................................................................... 98

Spot ................................................................................................................................ 99

Center-weighted ....................................................................................................... 99

Dynamic Range ......................................................................................... 100

Flash ............................................................................................................. 101

Reducing the red-eye eect ............................................................................... 102

Adjusting the ash intensity .............................................................................. 102

Exposure compensation .......................................................................... 104

Exposure lock ............................................................................................. 105

Video functions ......................................................................................... 106

Movie size.................................................................................................................. 106

Movie quality ........................................................................................................... 106

Multi Motion ............................................................................................................ 107

Fader ........................................................................................................................... 107

Voice ............................................................................................................................ 108

Wind cut .................................................................................................................... 108

Mic Level .................................................................................................................... 108

10

Contents

Chapter 3

Playback/Editing

Searching and managing les ................................................................ 110

Viewing photos ....................................................................................................... 110

Viewing image thumbnails ................................................................................. 110

Viewing les by category .................................................................................... 111

Viewing les as a folder ........................................................................................ 111

Protecting les ........................................................................................................ 112

Lock/Unlock all les .................................................................................................. 112

Deleting les ............................................................................................................ 113

Deleting a single le ................................................................................................. 113

Deleting multiple les .............................................................................................. 113

Deleting all les .......................................................................................................... 113

Viewing photos .......................................................................................... 114

Enlarging a photo .................................................................................................. 114

Viewing a slide show ............................................................................................. 114

Auto rotating ........................................................................................................... 115

Creating a print order (DPOF) ............................................................................ 115

Playing videos ............................................................................................ 116

Trimming a video during playback .................................................................. 116

Capturing an image during playback ............................................................. 117

Editing photos ........................................................................................... 118

Cropping a photo ................................................................................................... 118

Rotating a photo .................................................................................................... 119

Resizing photos....................................................................................................... 119

Adjusting your photos .......................................................................................... 120

Retouching faces .................................................................................................... 121

Reducing red-eye ................................................................................................... 121

Applying Smart Filter eects .............................................................................. 122

Chapter 4

Wireless network

Connecting to a WLAN and conguring network settings ............... 124

Connecting to a WLAN ......................................................................................... 124

Setting network options ......................................................................................... 125

Manually setting the IP address ........................................................................... 125

Using the login browser....................................................................................... 125

Network connection tips ..................................................................................... 126

Entering text ............................................................................................................ 127

Saving les to a smart phone automatically ....................................... 128

Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ....................................... 129

Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release .............................. 131

Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ..................................... 133

Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC.................................. 133

Sending photos or videos to a PC .................................................................... 133

Sending photos or videos via email ...................................................... 135

Changing email settings ...................................................................................... 135

Storing your information ........................................................................................ 135

Setting an email password ..................................................................................... 136

Changing the email password .............................................................................. 137

Sending photos or videos via email ................................................................ 137

Using photo or video sharing websites ................................................ 139

Accessing a website .............................................................................................. 139

Uploading photos or videos............................................................................... 140

Using Samsung Link to send les .......................................................... 141

Uploading photos to online storage ............................................................... 141

Viewing photos or videos on devices that support Samsung Link ...... 142

Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................ 144

11

Contents

Chapter 6

Connecting to external devices

Viewing les on an HDTV or 3D TV ........................................................ 158

Viewing les on an HDTV .................................................................................... 158

Viewing les on a 3D TV ....................................................................................... 159

Transferring les to your computer ....................................................... 160

Transferring les to your Windows OS computer ....................................... 160

Connecting the camera as a removable disk ................................................... 160

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .................................................. 161

Transferring les to your Mac OS ...................................................................... 161

Using programs on a computer ............................................................. 163

Installing programs from the provided CD ................................................... 163

Available programs when using i-Launcher .................................................... 163

Using i-Launcher .................................................................................................... 163

Requirements for Windows OS ............................................................................. 163

Requirements for Mac OS ....................................................................................... 164

Opening i-Launcher .................................................................................................. 164

Using Multimedia Viewer ........................................................................................ 165

Downloading the rmware .................................................................................... 166

Downloading the PC Auto Backup program ................................................... 166

Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ........................................................ 167

Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ............................................................... 167

Chapter 5

Camera settings menu

User settings ............................................................................................... 146

ISO Customizing ..................................................................................................... 146

ISO Step ......................................................................................................................... 146

Auto ISO Range .......................................................................................................... 146

Noise Reduction ..................................................................................................... 146

Bracket Set ................................................................................................................ 147

DMF (Direct Manual Focus) ................................................................................ 147

Color space ............................................................................................................... 148

Distortion Correct .................................................................................................. 149

Save as Custom Mode .......................................................................................... 149

iFn Customizing ...................................................................................................... 149

User Display .............................................................................................................. 149

Key Mapping ............................................................................................................ 150

Grid Line .................................................................................................................... 151

AF Lamp ..................................................................................................................... 151

Setting ......................................................................................................... 152

12

Contents

Before contacting a service center ........................................................ 181

Camera specications .............................................................................. 184

Glossary ....................................................................................................... 189

Optional accessories ................................................................................. 195

Index ............................................................................................................ 197

FCC notice ................................................................................................... 200

Chapter 7

Appendix

Error messages .......................................................................................... 169

Maintaining the camera........................................................................... 170

Cleaning the camera ............................................................................................. 170

Camera lens and display ......................................................................................... 170

Image sensor ............................................................................................................... 170

Camera body ............................................................................................................... 170

Using or storing the camera ............................................................................... 171

Inappropriate places to use or store the camera ........................................... 171

Using on beaches or shores ................................................................................... 171

Storing for extended period of time ................................................................... 171

Using the camera with caution in humid environments ............................ 172

Other cautions ............................................................................................................ 172

About memory card .............................................................................................. 173

Supported memory card ........................................................................................ 173

Memory card capacity ............................................................................................. 174

Cautions when using memory cards .................................................................. 176

About the battery .................................................................................................. 177

Battery specications ............................................................................................... 177

Battery life .................................................................................................................... 178

Low battery message ............................................................................................... 178

Notes about using the battery .............................................................................. 178

Cautions about using the battery ........................................................................ 179

Notes about charging the battery ....................................................................... 179

Notes about charging with a computer connected...................................... 180

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care ............................ 180

13

Concepts in Photography

Holding the camera

Hold the camera with your right hand and place you right index nger on

the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support.

Shooting postures

A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good

photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause

the camera to shake. Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a

steady base for your camera. When shooting with a slow shutter speed,

hold your breath to minimize body movement.

14

Concepts in Photography

Standing photography

Compose your shot; stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length

apart, and keep your elbows pointed down.

Crouching photography

Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep

a straight posture.

15

Concepts in Photography

Aperture

The aperture, a hole that controls the amount of light that enters the

camera, is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The

aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close to let

light through the aperture and into the camera. The size of the aperture

is closely related to the brightness of a photo: the larger the aperture, the

brighter the photo; the smaller the aperture, the darker the photo.

Aperture sizes

Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture

Darker photo

(aperture opened slightly)

Brighter photo

(aperture opened wide)

The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an “F-number.”

The f-number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of the

lens. For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f-number of

F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm. (50 mm/25 mm=F2) The smaller

the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture.

The opening in the aperture is described as the Exposure Value (EV).

Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of light doubles.

Decreasing the Exposure Value (-1 EV) means the amount of light halves.

You can also use the exposure compensation feature to ne-tune the

amount of light by subdividing exposure values into 1/2, 1/3 EV, and so on.

+1 EV

F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8

-1 EV

Exposure Value Steps

16

Concepts in Photography

Aperture value and the depth of eld

You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the

aperture. It is closely related to the depth of eld (DOF), which can be

expressed as small or large.

A photo with a large DOF A photo with a small DOF

The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together and

control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture. The

number of blades also aects the shape of light when shooting night scenes. If

an aperture has an even number of blades, light divides into an equal number

of sections. If the number of blades is odd, the number of sections is double the

number of blades.

For example, an aperture with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an

aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections.

7 blades 8 blades

17

Concepts in Photography

Shutter speed

Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the

shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it

controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it

reaches the image sensor.

Usually, the shutter speed is manually adjustable. The measurement of the

shutter speed is known as the “Exposure Value” (EV), which is marked in

intervals of 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, 1/1000 s, 1/2000 s, and so on.

Exposure

+1 EV

-1 EV

1s 1/2 s 1/4 s 1/8 s 1/15 s 1/30 s

Shutter Speed

Therefore, the faster the shutter speed, the less light will be let in. Likewise,

the slower the shutter speed, the more light will be let in.

As the photos below illustrate, a slow shutter speed allows more time

to let light in, so the photo becomes brighter. On the other hand, a fast

shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes

darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion.

0.8 s 0.004 s

18

Concepts in Photography

ISO sensitivity

The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the camera.

This sensitivity is based on international lm standards, known as ISO

standards. On digital cameras, this sensitivity rating is used to represent

the sensitivity of the digital mechanism that captures the image.

ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, an

ISO 200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an

ISO 100 setting. However, higher ISO settings can result in “noise”—small

specks, spots, and other phenomena in a photo that give the shot a noisy

or dirty appearance. As a general rule, it is best to use a low ISO setting

to prevent noise in your photos, unless you are shooting in darkened

environments or at night.

Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity

Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive to

light, you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using a low

ISO sensitivity, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter speed to

allow more light to enter the camera. For example, on a sunny day when

light is abundant, a low ISO sensitivity does not require a slow shutter

speed. However, in a dark place or at night, a low ISO sensitivity will

result in a blurry photo. Therefore, it is recommended to increase the ISO

sensitivity by a moderate amount.

A photo captured with a tripod and

high ISO sensitivity

A blurred photo with a low ISO sensitivity

19

Concepts in Photography

How the aperture setting, shutter speed,

and ISO sensitivity control exposure

The aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are closely

interconnected in photography. The aperture setting controls the opening

that regulates the light that enters the camera, while the shutter speed

determines the length of time that light is allowed to enter. ISO sensitivity

determines the speed at which the lm reacts to light. Together, these

three aspects are described as the triangle of exposure.

A change in shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity can be oset

by adjustments to the others to maintain the amount of light. The results,

however, change according to the settings. For example, shutter speed is

useful in expressing movement, aperture can control the depth of eld,

and ISO sensitivity can control the graininess of a photo.

Settings Results

Aperture

value

Wide aperture

= more light

Narrow aperture

= less light

Wide = small depth of eld

Narrow = large depth of eld

Settings Results

Shutter speed

Fast speed

= less light

Slow speed

= more light

Fast = still

Slow = blurry

ISO sensitivity

High sensitivity

= more sensitive to light

Low sensitivity

= less sensitive to light

High = more grainy

Low = less grainy

Page is loading ...

Samsung NX300 User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Samsung NX300 User manual

Related papers

Other documents